Hello,

I'm wondering if someone can direct me to posts about replacing the struts on a 123 300TD? Mine are leaking so I assume they need to be replaced. A local dealer quoted me $380x2 for the struts, $24x2 for bushing repair kits, $182x2 for accumulators. Available from Germany. Almost $1200 for parts alone. I imagine the installation if I don't do it myself and there are no other problems will cost at least $600. Yikes.

Is there another solution? I called around for used parts and found that the price for the struts wasn't much different. I bought this car from a guy who knew a lot more than me at the time. A combination of my inexperience and his dishonesty have landed me here. Any suggestions about how to proceed are greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Jared
1982 300TD
Vermont